Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, February 28, 1912, Page 1

100 -t d 0X WINING AND DINING NG SECRETARY OF STATE A BIG TIME. RRSSSEESA (By Associated Press.) ¥ o b \ b, as news the arrivai FRIENDS, THE SENORS, GIV- AT T 4RI SRR HE LAKELAND EVENING TELEGRAM Published in the Best Town in the Best Part of the Best State. LAKELAND, FLORIDA, WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 1912 No. 100 BEAUTIFUL DROP CURT. PAINTED BY C.'A. B Mr. C. A. Burridge is putting on the finishing touches to a handsome drop curtain which he has painted tor the Star Theater, which will be used by that popular play-house when it moves into the mew Dbeen- Bryant building. The painting is a mountain scene, and is an exception- aily fine piece of work, showing in 28,—Newspapers | every line the skill of a4 finished art fn|Jury which retired last Saturday to ist. Mr. Burridge was assisted v Knox, whom they wel- the warmest terms, This an entertainment committee . Knox party for a ride, On . he lunched with M. H. r, covernor of the canal zone, on a reception will be acting President Chiari, a state dinner is to be p by Governor General Paredes, shich Knox will deliver the set h of his tour. the brush. T0 BE CALLED “THE MAJESTIC" When the Star Theater moves into the new Deen-Bryant building, which will be within a short time, the name of the theater will be changed to “The Majestic.” D ROADS CAR TURNED TO JACKSONVILLE CLAIM McNAMARA WERE NOT IN THIS ter a trinmphal tour of the mid- section of the State, the good s Cadillac scout car of the Jack- ille Board of Trade, containing (By Assoclated Press.) tury H. H. Richardson, F. 0. ppjjadelphia, Feb. 28.—Officials of fr, chairman of the good roads| ;. phoenix Bridge Company, which itiee of the board, and Chris|,. 4 charge of the comstruction of son, of the Cadillac agency,|¢pe Quebec bridge when it fell into ed in Jacksonville yesterday af-|epo gt Lawrence river, in August, pou shortly before 4 o'clock. 1997 causing the death of many . Richardson stated to a Times-|yop 9o not credit the reports from B representative last night that|cgpagy that the McNamaras are re- trip had been successful beyond | .onginle for the occurrence. Faulty tectations. “We are assured,” | pgioria) is thought to have been the he, “of a large attendance to ¢ i own vined| CHINESE REPUBLICAN TROOPS IN MUTANY p vty ity and town visited (By Assoclated Press.) ' Hankow, China, Feb. 28.—A body of republican troops mutinied be- cause their pay was held up. There Las been considerable fighting in the streets, 4l ording to Mr. Richard- King great preparations for tion and the delegates will tertained by the citizens k City. Gov. A. W. Gil- ud prominent speakers from n the state have been | "0 wddress the conventiou ted that a majority of | ms will be acepted. rebels. nee s eccrrs pastomars | NEW YORK'S GANG SR SR OF DAYLIGHT ROBBERS (By Associated Press.) New York, Feb. 28.—While I, Feb, 27.—Rev, Chas. mounced his accept- ecently unanimously | the members of the itist church. Mr, Col-| ling the pulpit since ast fall of Rev, T. F. the evidence so far uncovered in the several others knew of the planning and execution of the plot and per- haps shared in the loot. WELL RECOGNIZE CHINESE REPUBLIC (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 28.—The House Committee on Foreign Affairs favor- ably reported the Sulzer resolution, which in effect would recognize the new republic of China. It congratu- lated the people on “their assump- tion of powers, duties and responsi- bilities of self-government.” ! the First Baptist church na, Fla, %3 HOGAN DIED TODAY. " UWs was received here this ] lcath at Christina of N, who passed away our this morning. . before her marriage 1 last November, was and lived in Mulberry T of years. She was a and was beloved by all Her death is deeply ny warm friends, al! “pathize greatly with the d. this work by Mr. Savage, a nephew |cChsider the case of J. of Mr, Joseph LeVay, who has re-[Whd killed Captain A. G. Boyce, cently come to Lakeland from New [Whose sen eloped with Sneed's wife, York City, and who is an adept with |i: still unablé to agree. The judge This is the first serious gist of clothing, gents' furnishings trouble that has occurred among the | nd men's shoes. “ho wcepted a call to the | $25,000 taxicab hold-up, shows that DISTINGUISHED PARTY VISITS LAKELAND TODAY |The Evening Telegram, s SNEED CASE STILL HANGS STARVE REBELS JURY UNABLE TO AGREE, AND TRIAL JUDGE WON'T HEAR DISAGREEMENT. (By Associated Press.) Fort Worth, Tex., Feb. 28.—The B. Sneed, kas refused to receive any moré communications (rom them until Thursday or Friday. It is not known Lkow they stand. BUSILY ORGANIZING FOR ROOSEVELT’S RACE + (By Associated Press.) Boston, Feb. 28.—Leading volun- teers in the campaign for Roosevelt had a final meeting with him before his departure for New York. Roose- velt, when asked what he thought of his prospects, replied he had “ab- solutely nothing to say.” MR. BAILEY PREPARING TO OPEN FINE STORE Mr. E. F. Balley, late of Dublin, Ga., who recently purchased the gents' furnishing store of J. D. Lov- ell, has arrived in Lakeland and is busily engaged in readjusting thinga preparatory to opening a splendid new stock which he purchased in New York, from which city he has just returned. New fixtures, specially designed, will be installed in the store room, and the whole place remodeled and refitted until it is in every respect an up-to-date establishment in keep- irg with the fine line of goods which will be put in. This line will con- It will require some thirty days to make the im- provements contemplated, and the store probably will be ready for b iress dt about the end of that time. Mrs. Bailey and children have-not reached Lakeland yet, but are visit- ing in other parts of Florida. Mr. F. P. Hopwood, of Minneap- olis, vice president of the Florida L.akeland Homes Company, and Hon. R F. Hopwood, a prominent attorney of Uniontown, Pa., and also a stock- holder in the company, arrived in Lakeland this morning, ns guests of Mr. Charles G. Gates, of New York, in Mr. Gates’ private car “Superb.” The party is spending the day as grests of Mr. Earl C. May, secretary the recovery of Juarez without blood- somewhat better known than PEOPLE APPROVE GOVERNOR'S APPOINTMENTS Tallahassee, Feb. 26.—The’ com- ment made by visitors from various sections of the state and also from MEXI PRESIDENT PLANS TO letters that have poured in to the OAN new appointees it seems that ' Gov- MADERO WOULD RECOVER JUAREZ WITHOUT ernor Gilchrist has made appoint- BLOODSHED. rients for the cabinet that have met . with the genuine approval of the people of the state, Hon. W. V, (By Associated Press.) 5 Mexico City, Feb. 28.—Plans for|Knott, the new comptroller, being the shed are being considered by Presi-|others, has been overwhelmed with dent Madero and his cabinet. One plan is to surround the Mexican side of the city with loyal soldiers and slarve out the rebels. It is expected the American government will be asked to stop the exportation of food through Juarez. FREE THEATER TICKETS FOR CLEVER PEOPLE Of course every one enjoys a good play, and it is enjoyed still better when your séats don’t cost you any- thing. The Evening Telegram pro- poses to give its readers the oppor- tunity of seeing Paul Gilmore in “The Mummy and the Humming Bird,” which will appear at the Herron Theater Monday, March 11, and it will cost you but little effort to secure a reserved seat ticket for yourself and friends to.this splendid production. We offer the followng plan to our readers: As a first prize to the per- son writing the best limerick men- tioning the name of Paul Gilmore and his play, “The Mummy and the Humming Bird,” will be awarded four $1.50 seats as first prize; sec- ond prize will be two $1.50 seats; third prize will be two $1 seats; feprth prize will be one $1.50 seat =fd fifth prize will be one $1 seat. Here is a sample of the poem or limerick which may be used as a guide to contestants: In a window stood a masculinz dummy, Who with a blonde lady figure got thummy. Said he, “To what show, if could, would you go?"” said she, “‘See Paul Gilmore as “The Mummy.” you And remember, each limerick mus: This!be accompanied by an Evening Tele- excellent family will be warmly wel-]| the! comed and will be a gratifying addi-|vill appear in The Evening Telegram police names ten alleged highway tion to our city socially as well as in|each day up to Friday, March 8, and men, five of whom are under arrest,|a pysiness way, gram Theater Party Coupon, which all verses must be turned in to the Telegram office by 9 o'clock Satur- day. Winners will be announced in Saturday, March 9. Mr. Paul Gilmore in His Greatest Success. “The Mummy and the Humming Pird,” the everlastingly successful cemedy-drama in four acts, will be scen at the Herron Theater Monday, March 11. The story deals with the life of a woman whose husband is not the sort that goes in for frivolity and and General Sales Manager of melgalety. and she falls under the wiles Florida Lakeland Homes Company,|°f 8 designing villain who has al- on an inspection of the company's|T°3dY Wrecked one home and on Lakeland-Auburndale tract and the 340-acre grove now being installed whom a wronged husband is seeking. There is the usual happy ending, congratulations and assurances of support have come from every section of the state. Hon. J. C. Luning, the new state treasurer, has also received congratulations by majl and wire and assurances of support that make kis prospects for the nomination look very pleasing to that gentleman. Mr. McRae, the new commissioner of ag- riculture, has not yet taken charge cf the office, but is expected here to- day. INVESTIGATING CAUSE OF LAWRENCE STRIKE (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 28.—The Fed- oral Bureau of Labor will make an immediate investigation of the wages and working conditions at the tex- tile mills, involved in the big strike at Lawrence, Mass. A representa- tive of the Bureau will go to Law- rence today. NO POSTPONEMENT OF BIG CONVENTION (By Assoclated Press.) Washington, Feb. 28.—Democrat- {i¢ Leader Martin, after a conference with his colleagues, said there is practically no sentiment in the sen- ate for a postponement of the Demo- cratic National Convention, sched- uled to meet in Baltimore June 25, such as was suggested by a Georgia Senator last night. PACKERS’ TRIAL STILL DRAGS ITS WAY (By Associated Press.) Chicago, Feb. 28.—The thirteenth week of the trial of the packers for violation o fthe atni-trust laws began in the Federal Court today. Attor- ney Wilkinson said he expected the government would rest its case in two weeks. Today the prosecution continued the inquiry into the meet- ings of the packers at which it is alleged they made prices. TWO BATTLESHIPS THIS YEAR’S CROP (By Associated Press.) Washington, Feb. 28.—The House Committee on Naval Affairs decided to favor two battleships this year, and will demand that the Demo- cratic caucus rescind its action de- LOOKS LIKE AUDITORIUM $11,500 OF THE REQUIRED $15,- 000 HAS ALREADY BEEN SUBSCRIBED. - The committee who are raising the money with which to erect the contemplated (hautauqua audito- rium, are meeting with splendid suc- cess, the following having subscribed to the fund since the last list was published: John logan .. .. .. ......$500.00 Lakeland Furniture & Hard- WAPG €O, vv sh oo winyes 500.00 G E. Southard .. . 500.00 In the last report a typographical error was made, it being stated that Mr, James Bryant had subscribed $500 to the fund when it should have read Mr. J. Wes Bryant. The above subscriptions runs the total up to $11,500, and the amount dtsl‘ed being about $15,000, it is ex- pected the full.amount will be raised by the end of the wek at the latest. As soon as the amount is subscribed, the lot will be purchased and the work of erection of the auditorium will commence at once. NEGRO KILLED AND SAW MILLS DESTROYED After mutdering the negro night watchman, George Jenkins, by hit- ting him in the head with a blunt instrument, the murderers are be- lieved to have set fire to the Gulf Cy- press saw mills at Ehren about 3 o'clock yesterday morning, to hide their crime. The entire mill, with two locomotives, the Woodmen hall, storehouse and skids were burned and the body of the negro almost cremated. When the fire was discovered by people residing nearby, the flames had spread over the greater portion of the main mill and in a few min- utes after the first alarm was sound- ed the big water tank which was erected with a view to protection in case of fire, fell to the ground with a terrific noise. The supports of the tank had been burned away. The loss in its entirety is estimat- ed at approximately $45,000, partly covered by insurance which is care ried by Lowry & Prince, of Tampa.— Tampa Tribune. VENERABLE DOCTOR DIES AT ARCADIA Arcadia, Feb, 27.—For several weeks Dr. Ed Green, Arcadia’s old- est resident physician, has been hove ering between life and death with little hope of recovery. The end came Saturday night, and the fun- eral services were held on Sunday afternoon at the family residence, conducted by the Rev. Dr. Bell, of the Presbyterian Church. REEVES CASE FOR TRIAL. This morning in Federal Court the case of Fannie C. Reeves vs. tho Atlantic Coast Line Railway Com- ——— ea——————————— e ———————————— et et ettt ———————————————————————— claring against additions to the navy pany will be tried. H. S. Hampton 4 | | — by the company’s directors a short h°¥;"r' ; \ ., |8t this time. represents the plaintif and Spark- ii‘ 006 MPROVEm'[' BOKNDS | Mr. Charles G. Gates, som of the|" d ’ 9 | sl' ant company. The suit arises out of & 02k, Fob, 8% me mlm ]'onAv great finanncier, the late John W. "d"'"’ be;: that has ever E’ff“" f""‘;i"f rR[ RAfilNfi IN [AM' personal injuries allegzed to have ‘l: 02k, Feb. 27.—The bond trus- Gates, is the son-in-law of Mr. F. °®d for this play, and inclides Miss| ., ¥ of Live Oak finally “ sale of $50,000 city im- (By Associated Press.) onds, the proceeds of| New York, Feb. 28.—Foulke E. I te immediately applied to| Brandt, former valet of Mortimer b mprovement. The entire|Schiff, was released from the Tombs ton of the ecity wil] be|cr bail. He has served five of a fif- he water and lighting de- | teen-year term for burglary. ¢ 1o be enlarged and Uded s 1y e, (hese immediate WEATHER REPORT. tive '0 the city's comforts and ruq}:“' many other moves,| Tampa, Feb. 28.—Fair ’hnneded for civic wetterment,|and Thursday; continued cold. F. Hopwood and the present tour of Florida is a combination of business and pleasure. The party will probably go to Tampa this evening, but will return to Lakeland Thursday morning. —— INTERESTING ADVERTISEMENT. On page 5 of this issue appears a tonight(large advertisement of the State Bank which it will pay every one in- WURTZ. |terested in insurance to read. Katheryn Hutchinson, a most popu- lar society actress. DEATH OF MR. J. C. M'BRIDE. Mr. J. C. McBride, who came here from Fort Worth, Texas, some time ago for his health, died Monday, in- terment being made in the city cem- etery. Mr. McBride was 38 years of age. He had been in ill health for some time. ER AT GALVESTON (By Associated Press.) Galveston, Feb. 28.—Fire is rag- ing in the hold of the British steam- er Mercedes de larrinaga which has 1,600 bales of cotton, valued at $80,- 000 in the hold, where the fire is. There is more cotton above and alongside, but it is believed the fire will be checked before this is reached. been received in a wreck.—Tampa Tribune. It will be remembered that Mr, Reeves was killed about two years ago in the A, C. L. yards here. The outcome of the trial will be watched with interest by the many friends of the family in this city. ALL LIKE THE STORY. We have had many to tell us they were enjoying the story which we are running daily. It is laughable. 4,